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HMF TRUCKING LLC
Columbus, OH
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 14.3% of 21 driver inspections — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4144549 · MC 1589772
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1589772 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
Safety
Not Rated
36.4% OOS · 39 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 14.3% of 21 driver inspections — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 14.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 47.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 39 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1589772
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy URG-02942
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4144549
MC Number
MC-1589772
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 15, 2023
Authority Granted
December 5, 2023
Annual Mileage
1,099,539 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1709 Hansen Ave, Columbus, OH 43224
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Hagerawit Negash
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
25
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
24
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance68
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service44
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate47.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (26.4pp higher)
36.4% of 33 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
90th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
15 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 34 inspections
Hours of Service
11 of 34 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 34 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 34 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH6
KY4
TX4
AR3
IL3
AZ2
and 11 more states
Fleet & Equipment (33)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
19
Tractor
14
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538DM751216 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLS5533 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV9MSMG1948 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XEE701574 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533DM696903 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMV7565 | 4 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2LN851236 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9GN932621 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FU155357 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624EE701571 | 2 | — |
Show all 33 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3FL880747 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6DL743444 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GU641429 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGU558750 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD54FSGG3615 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR8GSGZ2222 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG1LSLM9040 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5LN829909 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0FN188485 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR8KLKD2958 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628RB521601 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A962XLB157158 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625EB703783 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9EL761405 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W75L908324 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W89L278755 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GU412311 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GU615260 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539DU596109 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GU658435 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8KSKP9250 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N99EH6HN980738 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ9GN959658 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (39)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | 0006920133 | BESSEMER CITY NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9TH5LN255001 |
MN PZC1001 |
| June 19, 2026 | 0487000133 | SOUTH POINT OH | III | 1 | — | ACE HARDWARE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR8KLKD2958 1GR1A0628RB521601 |
OH PXD7384 ME 5296078 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| June 1, 2026 | CV43448017 | LONDON, KY | III | — | — | WHITE CASTLE FOOD PRODUCTS, LLC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHPDV9MSMG1948 1UYVS2538DM751216 |
OH PXC0041 OH TTH1594 |
| May 13, 2026 | 8250000639 | HOPE AR | I | 6 | 1 | WALMART INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHPDV9MSMG1948 1UYVS2538DM751216 |
OH PXC0041 OH TTH1594 |
| 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | OOSCoupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | 1998000208 | CHILLICOTHE OH | II | 1 | — | ACE HARDWARE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXMSMV7565 1GR1A962XLB157158 |
OH PXC2294 ME 3117791 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | I032450174 | MONTEAGLE TN | III | 1 | — | KROGER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHPDV9MSMG1948 1GRAA0624EE701571 |
OH PXC0041 OH TUB7128 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | W239008371 | EAGLEVILLE MO | I | 7 | 2 | AMERICOLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR2LN851236 1UYVS2530FU155357 |
OH PXC5887 OH TTX6517 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 3, 2026 | 8110000736 | HOPE AR | III | — | — | ARCADIA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8LSLS5533 1UYVS2533DM696903 |
OH PXD8684 OH TTW1002 |
| January 1, 2026 | SPT3041625 | LAKE VIEW NY | II | 10 | 1 | TYSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8KSKP9250 1UYVS2530GU412311 |
OH PXE4036 OH TUD1643 |
| 392.3-F | OOSFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 393.70B2-CDKPE | OOSCoupling - Kingpin not properly engaged | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 396.7A-UOC | OOSUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| December 29, 2025 | W096003198 | ST CLAIR MO | II | 4 | 1 | FAYMANSORBELLO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8LSLS5533 1UYVS2533DM696903 |
OH PXD8684 OH TTW1002 |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | Suspension | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| ACE HARDWARE | 2 | June 19, 2026 |
| WHITE CASTLE FOOD PRODUCTS, LLC. | 1 | June 1, 2026 |
| WALMART INC. | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| KROGER | 1 | March 6, 2026 |
| AMERICOLD | 1 | March 3, 2026 |
| ARCADIA | 1 | January 3, 2026 |
| TYSON | 1 | January 1, 2026 |
| FAYMANSORBELLO | 1 | December 29, 2025 |
| SALM PARTNERS | 1 | December 23, 2025 |
| COSTCO | 1 | November 3, 2025 |
| BLACK DIAMOND COATINGS INC. | 1 | October 4, 2025 |
| KOCH FOODS PLANT | 1 | October 1, 2025 |
17 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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